But It’s Not My Fault: Help Kids 5-9 Learn How to Take Responsibility (Responsible Me!)

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“My name is Norman David Edwards, but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes things happen to me that get me into trouble. But it’s not my fault!”

Teach children to stop making excuses and blaming others when they make mistakes. Elementary school kids will identify with Noodle as he makes one excuse after another for his behavior and choices that lead to unwanted consequences. It just isn’t his fault that his brother’s game ran late, and he didn’t finish his homework. Or that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. By learning to accept responsibility he finds instead how to use mistakes as opportunities for problem-solving and to turn negatives into positives.

This is the first title from award-winning author Julia Cook in the Responsible Me! series which strengthens character development and helps kids use better social skills at school and at home. Included at the end of the storybook are tips for parents and educators for conquering the blame game.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1934490806
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boys Town Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 31 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781934490808
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934490808
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 9 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.25 x 9 inches
Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Responsible Me!
Best Sellers Rank: #6,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Behavioral Disorders in Special Ed. #110 in Children’s Self-Esteem Books #264 in Children’s School Issues
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Customers find the book effective as a teaching tool, particularly for social skills lessons and helping children understand responsibility. The story is engaging and resonates well with young readers, and customers appreciate its value for money. However, the book’s length receives mixed reactions, with some finding it too long for preschoolers. The humor aspect also gets mixed reviews, with one customer noting it uses humor to make its point, while another finds it over their heads.